Creating the Pieced Pumpkin Block

 

 

Hey Creatives! 

In tonight's live in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page we will be creating the Pieced Pumpkin block using a foundation paper piecing (FPP) technique. This block will finish 6" x 6" and is a great block to create with extra scrap fabric in your studio. If you do not have scraps,  2 1/2" strips that are at least 6" long should get you started to create this block.

You will want to gather the following additional items if you plan to create along with me: 

• copy the pattern on some foundation paper piecing paper (It is a light weight paper that is easily removed from the seams when finished.)
•  sewing machine
•  basic sewing tools
•  way to press the seams as you go
•  rotary cutter and mat
•  add 1/4" ruler
•  large piece of card stock or index card for folding
• construction thread in the needle and the bobbin 

 

 The pattern is a free download for my Linda B Creative Newsletter subscribers. You can check out the Linda B Creative October Newsletter by clicking here.

 

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The fun starts tonight, October 16th, at 7 pm Central in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook Page.

 

See you then! 

 

The Rescue Me Tux Pattern Completed as Machine Applique

 

Hello Creatives,

I hope that you have been able to squeeze in some sew time this summer.  I have been sharing in my Facebook page, Linda Bratten Creations, how to use my Rescue Me Tux pattern as a machine appliqued panel.  I originally designed the pattern to be used to assist workshop participants to create a faux batik panel. 

Participants did not need to have developed their artistic skills to draw Tux, they just had to trace the pattern lines to replicate the panel.  We then used a water-based resist and Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow textile paints to add the color.  After the piece dries and is heat set, you rinse out the resist and you have a fun panel to create a variety of projects with.

The past few weeks, I used fabrics and my sewing machine's decorative stitches to create a machine appliqued version of the panel.  

This week I will be sharing how I finished my panel to create a wall-hanging and prepped it for free-motion quilting.  I would love to have you join me.  I go live on Monday's at 7 pm Central, in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page.

Off to prepare for tonight's live, join me at 7!

A Glimpse of the 2023 Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival Quilts

 

As some of you know, I was able to be a part of the Baby Lock booth hosted by Missouri Sewing Machine Company during the Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival.  It is a quilt festival hosted every other year by the quilt guilds in the area.  During the event, I made a quick tour of some of the quilts entered and created this quilter's candy video for you to enjoy!

I am amazed at what creative quilters create!

You can find out more about the Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival by going to their website here.

Off to prepare for tonight's live on Facebook.  Join me there at 7 pm Central.

Making Some Blue Bird Tracks!

 

Hey Creatives, I wanted to share with you a follow up lesson to the Baby Lock Educators Follow the Blue Bird Sew along.  I thought we needed a free motion quilting motif to use on our blue bird projects.

You can check out the lesson on my YouTube channel, Linda Bratten Creations.

While you are there, be sure to like and subscribe to my channel for more creative inspiration.

You can find the practice page in the files of my Facebook group, Linda B Creative.  Not a member, answer the questions and ask to join!

This week I sent my newsletter, Linda B Creative.  If you don't receive it, here is a sample of what I share once a month.  

It is a great way to keep up with me and my adventures.  You can subscribe to the Linda B Creative Newsletter here.

And don't forget to subscribe to my blog, Linda B Creative, so you will get notified when I post something new!

Enjoy the Summer!

Follow the Blue Bird Week 2 with the Baby Lock Educators

 Here is the information on the second week of #FollowtheBlueBird with the Baby Lock Educators.

Our team of Baby Lock Educators continues their take on the Riley Blake Designs Follow the Bird design! https://bit.ly/3OUKGVy Join their Facebook lives for week 2 below!

TOMORROW at 11 am CDT with Barb: https://bit.ly/45RZjih

Tuesday, June 13 at 7 pm CDT with Paige: https://bit.ly/3n9rILH

Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm CDT with Michelle: https://bit.ly/3NvAvG1

Also, I will be sharing my free-motion quilting design Blue Bird Tracks!

Join me tonight, June 12th at 7 pm CDT in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook Page for a live demonstration on this technique.

Off to practice my Blue Bird Tracks!

Follow the Blue Bird by Riley Blake and Demonstrated by the Baby Lock Educators

 

This week starts the Sew Along organized by Baby Lock Educator, Jory Snyder.  We are using the Blue Bird blocks created by Riley Blake Designs but creating them in our own special way using our favorite Baby Lock machines!  You can get the free pattern at: Riley Blake's Follow the Blue Bird.

Tonight, June 5th, I will be sharing how I embellish the applique block with decorative stitches.  You can join in and watch my Facebook live in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook Page at 7 pm Central time.

You can also download the companion instruction sheet in the Linda B Creative Facebook Group in the Files section.

Be sure to check out the other Baby Lock Educators who are joining in the fun.  

Sunday, June 4th, Anna Avery-Vaughn

https://www.facebook.com/groups/703043320545954

Monday, June 5th, Linda Bratten (page)

https://www.facebook.com/LindaBrattenCreations

Tuesday, June 6th, Jory Snyder and Michelle Hall

https://www.facebook.com/groups/549618587216104

Thursday, June 8th, Melinda Bigley

https://www.facebook.com/groups/200895138412016

And the best part is that there is more the following week!  

Be sure to use #FollowtheBlueBird so we can see what you create with our techniques.

See you at 7 pm Central!

Baby Lock Long Arm and Pro-Stitcher Getaways

I cannot believe that May is here.  In April I was on the road more than I was at home. However, I received an abundance of fabulous information and training about the Baby Lock Regalia and the Pro-Stitcher software for the Regalia.  I was fortunate to be able to participate in the Baby Lock Long Arm Getaway and the Pro-Stitcher Getaway.

Using the skew feature.

During the Long Arm Getaway, I learned how to do basic maintenance on my long arm, how to use a variety of feet and rulers, the best practices for loading and how to adjust tension for a variety of thread types.  I even was able to record my stitches, alter them and stitch them out.  It is remarkable what these machines can do.

This is the design that I recorded using free motion on the Regalia.

I rotated and enlarged the design I recorded, then stitched it out.

During the Pro-Stitcher Getaway, I became familiar with the program.  I learned how to do updates, use the skew feature, create border patterns, use drag and drop, the best practices for edge-to-edge designs, and how to test your designs on your quilts using the Pro-Stitcher Designer Software.

Practicing Edge-to-edge with the drop and drag feature.

Both getaways had volumes of information that has given me the confidence to dig into my quilt tops and get them done! Thank you, Denise Schober, who was the Baby Lock Training Specialist, and Baby Lock for hosting such a great opportunity.

Merging two corner motifs to fill an area.

If you are interested in participating in a Baby Lock Getaway, you can find out more about them on the Baby Lock website.  

Not only did a learn about the potential these products have, but I was also able to meet like-minded participants and look forward to seeing what they will create when they get back home!

I am looking forward to sharing what I accomplish with you!

 April is National Serger Month! To celebrate, I am sharing my love of serging with some of the serger projects and patterns that I have created throughout the years. All of the projects that I am sharing have been created using my Baby Lock sergers.

Today I am going to share projects that use the chain and cover stitch.

The Belt Loop Bag on the Serger by Linda Bratten Creations

The Pie Trivet that uses the belt loop binder by Linda Bratten Creations

The chain stitch on the serger embellishes the center of this potholder.

I hope that these projects inspire you to consider the potential a serger with the chain and cover stitch can add to your sewing studio.

Let me know if I share something that you would like to have a class on.

Off to find more inspiring projects to share with you!

Free Motion Couching with the Solaris

 

I don't know about you, but I am surprised that it is already April.  I just sent my newsletter, Linda B Creative, off and now I am prepping for some big events the rest of this month.  

This includes setting new goals and plans for upcoming projects.  One goal is to share more videos on my Youtube channel, Linda Bratten Creations.  I did manage to release a new video this week, so I thought I would share it with you.

I hope that you will enjoy this technique as much as I do.  I also hope my samples inspire you to give free motion couching a try.

Off to prepare for this Wednesday's Sew in Your Studio!

Go to www.Quilt4U.com to sign up!

 

Happy National Quilting Month!  

I am celebrating by sharing some fun free motion quilting techniques in my Facebook Lives on the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page.  

If you want to learn how I create the triple leaf quilting motif, check out the Live from March 20th, 2023.   

Triple Leaf Quilting Motif by Linda Bratten

Watch this video to see how to access past live presentations on my Linda Bratten Creations page.

Join me tonight to see how I trick out my triple leaf free motion quilting motif!

Here is a sneak peek at what you will see tonight!

Be sure to check out my Craftsy Class where you can see more of my Nature Inspired Quilting Motifs!

See you tonight at 7 pm Central!

Hello Spring!!!

The Irises are from my Faux Batik Panel Patterns.

 I love the thought of the earth waking up after a long winter sleep.  Each season has its own special beauty, but spring means flowers.  My favorite flower is the lilac. 

Missouri Spring, by Linda Bratten

 Not only does the smell awaken my senses, but the small little flowers have variations in color that seem to change as they open up. This reminds me that we are small parts of a larger picture, just like the lilac flower. As such we can use our influence for the good.  

You can download this phone and screen wallpaper!

Just a reminder to the members of the Linda B Creative Facebook Group, you can still download my spring phone and computer wallpaper in the files section of the group!

Hoping that this spring will bring you an abundance of flowers to inspire your creativity!